US Bridges

202L over Dobson Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.4 MI E of 101/202 Ti · Structure no. 02444

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87,705
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

202L over Dobson Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 202L over Dobson Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,715 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Carries202L
CrossesDobson Road
Location1.4 MI E of 101/202 Ti
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4374, -111.87
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,705 (2021)
Projected traffic87,715 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 202L over Dobson Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 202L over Dobson Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 202L over Dobson Road carry?

About 87,705 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 202L over Dobson Road?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 202L over Dobson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.